EAM Jaishankar meets BRICS 2026 sherpas and country representatives

IANS | February 10, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met visiting BRICS 2026 Sherpas and Country Representatives in New Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, he appreciated suggestions and perspectives presented by different delegations to advance BRICS 2026 priorities of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.

Sri Lanka: Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships awarded to 300 students from all 25 districts

IANS | February 10, 2026 3:10 PM

Colombo, Feb 10 (IANS) As many as 300 Advanced Level school students from all 25 districts across Sri Lanka were awarded the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships by Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, alongside the Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Madhura Senevirathna, and Acting High Commissioner Satyanjal Pandey in a special ceremony which took place at Sri Lanka's Ministry of Education in Colombo.

India should be prepared for all scenarios as Bangladesh goes to polls: Report

IANS | February 9, 2026 5:41 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Having recalibrated its approach by adopting a functional yet pragmatic strategy since the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus took over in Dhaka, India must now remain open to all scenarios as the neighbouring country goes to the polls later this week.

PM Modi reaffirms India's commitment to remain Seychelles' reliable partner

IANS | February 9, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Monday acknowledged India’s support for the development, security needs and aspirations of the archipelagic island nation through Lines of Credit (LoCs), grants, capacity building and High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP).